Join Bex from the children's radio station Fun Kids as she meets top authors who tell her about their books and also read us chapters from them.
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SIBEAL POUNDER & JORDAN LEES: Sprouts & The Whisperwicks: The Labyrinth of Lost and Found
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! Bex kicks off with Sibéal Pounder’s Sprouts—set in a world where it’s Christmas every day! Join Gryla Garland and Merrilee Claus as they uncover the true meaning of the holiday. Lastly, Bex is joined by Jordan Lees to delve into the magic and secrets of his latest fantasy epic, The Whisperwicks: The Labyrinth of Lost and Found. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Best of 2024!
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! Today we have a very special episode, we revisit some of the wonderful authors we've had on Book Worms over4the past year as Bex recalls her favourite books of 2024, month by month. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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LAURENCE ANHOLT, CARIAD LLOYD & JOSEPH COELHO: SMALL STORIES OF GREAT ARTISTS, THE CHRISTMAS WISH-TASTROPHE AND RELIC HAMILTON, GENIE HUNTER
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! Bex gets us started with the brilliant Laurence Anholt who talks everything to do with his new book Small Stories of Great Artists which tells the tales of some of the world's most famous artists through the eyes of real children who knew them. Next up, it's Cariad Lloyd with her new book, The Christmas Wish-tastrophe which follows the chaotic life of Lydia Marmalade, a young orphan who arrives at Lady Partridge's grand mansion with nothing to her name except her loyal sausage dog, Colin... And finally, it's Joseph Coelho with his new book, Relic Hamilton, Genie Hunter, which is inspired by his past as an archaeologist. Readers will find themselves sucked into the world of magical genies, mystery and time travel! That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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MATT LUCAS, KONNIE HUQ, VICKY COWIE & ANDY DAY: THE BOY WHO SLEPT THROUGH CHRISTMAS, CHILDREN FOR CHANGE, TALES FROM MUGGLESWICK WOOD & DINO DAD
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to Andy Day about his new book Dino Dad where a quirky paleontologist named Max discovers a mysterious artifact that transforms him into a dinosaur-like superhero. Next up, it's broadcaster, Konnie Huq, who discusses her new e-novel: Children for Change. A collection of stories and illustrations from over 80 of the UK's greatest writers, aimed at inspiring 8-12 year-olds to take action to tackle climate change. Bex then delves into the countryside with Vicky Cowie to explore her new book Tales from Muggleswick Wood. A heartfelt collection of five classic stories which are accompanied by Charlie Mackesy's stunning illustrations. Finally to close the episode, Bex sits down with TV star Matt Lucas as they welcome in the festive period with his new book The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas. A heart-warming tale about a young boy named Sam, who wishes to skip the holiday season after losing his festive spirit... but then awakens in a world where Christmas has vanished!That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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DAVID BADDIEL, DONNCHA O'CALLAGHAN & KATE MCKINNON: Small Fry, Disaster Dad: Chicken Chaos & The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science
Welcome to the latest episode of Book Worms! To kick things off Bex chatted to David Baddiel about his new book Small Fry where we meet Burger Supremo Benny where he must find a way to defeat fast food giant Bonkers Burgers who want to destroy any competition by any means necessary Bex also speaks to Irish rugby legend Donncha O'Callaghan to chat all about Disaster Dad: Chicken Chaos where Mum is going to America to visit family for a week and has left a very clear master plan for Dad, Finn and Emma to follow. But when the plan is destroyed, Dad goes rogue and starts organising a birthday surprise!And to round off the episode Bex chats to Saturday Night Live star Kate McKinnon about The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science a madcap new adventure about three sisters, a ravenous worm, and a mysterious mad scientist where the girls must learn to embrace what has always made them stand out – before it’s too late!That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book WormsJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Bex from the children's radio station Fun Kids as she meets top authors who tell her about their books and also read us chapters from them.
Plus, Bex and friends recommend their favourite kids books of the month.
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